Places And Travel
California's 11 Most Laid-Back Towns
From the foggy redwoods of the north to the sunlit mountain orchards of the south, California’s laid-back towns deliver vacations with no need to rush.
The Longest Scenic Railway In America
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad climbs 64 miles of narrow-gauge track between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado, by steam.
In Seoraksan National Park Staircases Pierce The Clouds
Steel staircases climb to Daecheongbong, South Korea's third-highest summit, in a park that also holds Sinheungsa Temple, Ulsanbawi Rock and ribbon waterfalls
9 Best Towns In Arkansas For Retirees
Discover 9 affordable Arkansas towns for retirees, from Delta bluffs to Ozark foothills, with lakes, festivals, and homes under the state median.
10 Ideal Oregon Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Oregon weekend trips to Astoria, Yachats, Government Camp, and McMinnville, with coastal viewpoints, Timberline Lodge, wine tasting, and the Spruce Goose.
The Sequoia Groves Of Sequoia And Kings Canyon
The Sequoia groves of of Sequoia and Kings Canyon feature some of the largest trees in the world, but there aren't many left.
Where Rattlesnakes And Cottonmouths Overlap
Rattlesnakes and cottonmouths overlap across the warm, wet Southeast, from Florida to East Texas. Where their ranges meet, and how to tell the two apart.
The American Towns Built On Filled-In Wetland
The American Towns Built On Filled-In Wetland include Foster City, Miami Beach, and Hoboken, all raised on dredged sand over what was once marsh or mangrove.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Texas
In Jefferson, Seguin, Marfa, and five more Texas towns, museums, murals, and a giant pecan statue sit a short stroll apart in compact downtowns.
The Best National Parks Near Denver
Rocky Mountain is 70 miles from Denver, an easy day trip. Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon, Arches and Canyonlands run from 235 to 363 miles and need longer.
The National Forests With The Most Bats
The National Forests With The Most Bats include Arkansas’s Ozark-St. Francis, where one cave shelters hundreds of thousands of hibernating gray bats.
The National Parks With The Most Timber Rattlesnakes
Timber rattlesnakes live in only six of the 63 US national parks, and the parks that have them keep their winter den sites off the public map.
These 11 Towns In Illinois Feel Like Home
From Rochelle to Mount Carmel, 11 Illinois towns pair home values below the state average with steady local employers, walkable downtowns, and shared spaces.
The United States's 10 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
The 10 best US retirement towns for active retirees, including Saratoga Springs, Lewes, Ashland, and Bluffton, with trails, golf, and theater close to home.
America’s Oldest Seaside Resort
Cape May has drawn seaside vacationers since the 1700s, and its Victorian streets, beaches and 1859 lighthouse still anchor the New Jersey resort.
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Ohio
Ohio's quieter side shows in these 9 small towns, from Granville's college campus and Marietta's riverfront to Sugarcreek's Swiss-style chalets.
The Only Interstate That Runs From Mexico To Canada
Only one U.S. highway reaches both the Mexican and Canadian borders, and the busy commuter lanes near LA and Seattle only finished connecting in 1979.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Upstate New York
Nine upstate New York small towns with one stop each that locals keep putting off, from Mine Kill Falls in North Blenheim to a castle on the St. Lawrence.
The State Parks Where Rattlesnakes Den In Winter
The State Parks Where Rattlesnakes Den In Winter include Pennsylvania’s Hickory Run, where timber rattlesnakes return each fall to rocky ancestral dens.
Port Townsend Was Built For A Railroad That Never Came
Port Townsend built six banks and a city hall for a railroad that stopped 20 miles short. The money never came, and the Victorian downtown still stands.
The Towns On Florida's Emerald Coast Where Retirees Are Moving To
Retirees on Florida's Emerald Coast are settling in coastal towns like Panama City Beach and Navarre, and in historic river towns like Milton and Bagdad.
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Great Lakes
Nine quiet Great Lakes towns, from Bayfield, Wisconsin to Saugatuck, Michigan, where downtown is a few walkable blocks and the water stays close by.
10 Of The Quietest South Carolina Towns
Ten quiet South Carolina towns, with McClellanville's working shrimp docks, Daufuskie Island's ferry-only access, and Walhalla's unfinished Stumphouse Tunnel.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Portugal
Eight walkable town centers in Portugal, from Viana do Castelo to the Guadiana, where river bridges, castle walls, museums and markets sit a short walk apart.
9 Safest Towns In Ireland For Senior Living
The rolling green hills and jagged Atlantic coast of Ireland makes for dramatic, gorgeous living. Here are the safest places for seniors.
10 Offbeat Italy Towns To Visit In 2026
Italy’s offbeat towns promise pastel harbors, dramatic lake views, quiet canals, and historic streets rich with local flavor.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In New South Wales
Berry, Kiama, Bowral, and five more New South Wales town centers where heritage trails, museums, and riverside paths all sit within an easy walk.
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Pacific Northwest
9 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Pacific Northwest include Stanley beneath the Sawtooths, Lake Chelan’s long blue water, and the island quiet of Eastsound.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In California's Sierra Nevada
Whether you come for the Gold Rush history or the cool waters of alpine lakes, the Sierra Nevada offers plenty of reasons to slow down and explore.
The State Parks With The Last Fall Color In The South
The State Parks With The Last Fall Color In The South glow into December, as bald cypress turns copper in Louisiana’s Chicot and Florida’s Torreya.
The Border Counties Time Forgot
US counties like Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, Fulton County, Kentucky, and San Juan County, Utah, are almost forgotten in time.
12 Nicest Small Mountain Towns In America
Twelve small American mountain towns where the ski lift, the trailhead, and lunch all sit a short walk from Main Street, from Ouray to Lake Placid.
The Largest Hotels In The United States
The Largest Hotels In The United States are all on the Las Vegas Strip, led by The Venetian Resort, with MGM Grand, Aria, Mandalay Bay, and Wynn close behind.
The National Forests With The Most Beavers
The National Forests With The Most Beavers include Alaska’s Chugach, where beaver ponds dominate the Copper River Delta and shelter young coho salmon.
9 Offbeat Texas Hill Country Towns To Visit
Offbeat Texas Hill Country towns, from Luckenbach and Wimberley to the Stonehenge replica at Ingram and the Science Mill in Johnson City.
Michigan's 12 Most Laid-Back Towns
Marine City, Port Austin, Grand Marais, Copper Harbor, Saugatuck and seven more Michigan towns where the pace is slow, from the Thumbcoast to the Keweenaw.
The State Parks Where Snakes Gather To Den Together
The State Parks Where Snakes Gather To Den Together include Indiana’s Brown County, where timber rattlesnakes return each fall to the same rocky dens.
9 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Illinois
Galena, Woodstock, Elsah, and Lemont are among nine Illinois towns with main streets of courthouse squares, limestone storefronts, and 19th-century buildings.
12 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Tennessee
Nestled among the rugged Tennessee mountains are small, peaceful towns where life moves a little more slowly and calmly.
11 New England Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
New England towns for a fresh start: home prices below state medians, with established employers near riverfront walks and wooded trails in six states.